QA Automation Engineer - SpotHero
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Salary range: 70000-100000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
About SpotHeroSpotHero is making life easier for the daily driver, by giving them a seamless way of reserving parking on the web and on their mobile phones. We work with some of the largest parking operators in the country to make parking reasonably priced and readily accessible for customers. Need a parking spot for the day, an event, or on a month-to-month basis? SpotHero has you covered.Over the summer, we raised a $4.5 million Series A round with participation from Chicago Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Battery Ventures, OCA Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Lightbank, G2T3V, e.ventures, Draper Associates and 500 Startups. We're scaling, entering new markets, and are in a very exciting growth period! We are currently seeking our first QA Automation Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities:Passionate about software quality and the software development lifecyclePrevious experience with lifecycle testing of major shipped projectPrevious experience leading a team to achieve QA goalsPrevious experience testing in ruby or python.Previous experience with Frontend testing such as Capybara, Selenium, or PhantomJS.Previous experience with JavaScript tests such as Jasmine or other frameworksExperience with continuous integration tools such as JenkinsPython or Ruby experience preferred.  

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Benefits:
Benefits:Apple Laptop with big monitorStock Options in a growth-stage companyCompetitive SalaryFlexible hours so you can be at your most productiveHigh-energy environment with dedicated “work zones”Paid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceLife insurance and disability benefits401(k)Pre-tax commuter benefits